View of Vernazza from the Castle Turret
N 44° 08.070 E 009° 40.921
32T E 554556 N 4887037
At the historic Doria Castle in the Cinque Terre, Italy you get a fantastic view of the village of Vernazza that clings to unbelievably steep cliffs.
Waymark Code: WM8QJ7
Location: Liguria, Italy
Date Posted: 05/03/2010
Views: 15
Vernazza was founded around the year Thousand. Its name comes from "Gens Vulnetia", a Roman old family. To them belonged the slaves that, once liberated, founded the town. Vernazza was once the most prosperous village of the Cinque Terre. The historical centre conserves beautiful architectural elements as lodges, arcades and portals. It develops on a rocky spur along the Vernazzola brook, now covered. Vernazza presents a big number of side streets connected by steep stairs and it is dotted by defensive constructions, tower houses, the Turret and the castle of the Doria family, symbol of its old economic importance. Next to the port stands Santa Margherita d'Antiochia parish church with the octagonal belfry of 40 meters.
City Name: Vernazza
View Type: Over Land
Location Type: Man-made Structure
City Lights: no
Terrain: 
Fee: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Distance: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Logging requirements are left to the waymark owner, but a photo is always appreciated.